Redskins vs. Falcons: 5 keys to victory in Washington’s Week 9 matchup
By Kyle Hundley
In a Week 9 matchup that is sure to be a great game, the Washington Redskins return to FedEx Field this Sunday to play the Atlanta Falcons, hoping to run their winning streak to four games.
The Washington Redskins, fresh off a 20-13 win over their division rival New York Giants, return home with a 5-2 record this week.
While the Atlanta Falcons’ record is only 3-4 and their team has been hit by the injury bug this year, this is no doubt going to be a tough game. The Redskins are 2-0 in the division and 5-1 against the NFC this year. These are the must-win games that they are finally winning. They have played solid football during their current three-game win streak.
The Atlanta Falcons have been to the playoffs the last two years, including an appearance in Super Bowl LI. This will be an excellent opportunity to see how the Redskins stack up against another formidable NFC team that has won at least one playoff game each of the past two seasons. The atmosphere should be electric.
If the Redskins want to win Sunday and finish the first half of their season with an impressive 6-2 record, here are five keys to victory on Sunday.